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What can you do with Sociology/Psychology/Cultural Studies/Social Anthropology post-grad qualification

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 21:54

Apart from pat self on back?

I am thinking of retraining but no idea about jobs. Those are the things I'm considering studying - what REAL ACTUAL JOBS might I get with a postgrad MA/PHD in them?

I mean ones that pay money. Any money. But must be money.

Thanks dearies.

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Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:00

I am a google cheat, but count it as a bump - here are some ideas.

  • Private Organisations: can use the skills of Social Anthropologists doing research for urban planning, working with health organisations, doing market research for advertising companies, training employee who will be working in international divisions, or working inhuman resource departments.
  • Government Agencies: can employ Social Anthropologists as policy researchers, research analysts, evaluators, mangers, planners and policy makers.
  • International Organisations;can employ anthropologists in projects in various countries around the world as researchers and cultural brokers.
  • Non-profit Agencies; can employ Social Anthropologists as advocates, administrators, evaluators and researchers.
  • Graduate Employers; 70% of graduate jobs are for students from any discipline, Social Anthropologists successfully move into teaching, law, finance, HR, marketing, PR etc.
Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:01

So you could be a manger. And have the Next Son Of God rest his baby head in you. Or maybe a dog.

Don't know how well it pays.

Molesworth · 13/04/2009 22:02

Academia/research/teaching? More scope for real actual jobs with psychology, I would've thought. Sociology's my bag, but apart from becoming a sociologist, it won't lead to real actual jobs!

stillenacht · 13/04/2009 22:03

Teaching these subjects at A level/FE/6th form......

MintChocAddict · 13/04/2009 22:04

See www.prospects.ac.uk
Good luck.

Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:04

LSE postgrads in sociology here

Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:06

I do wonder whether some communications type work - not PR per se, but policy communication stuff wouldn't marry your current skills with the knowledge of such a PG degree quite well.

Niecie · 13/04/2009 22:07

If somebody has any great ideas let me know. I'm doing a MSc in psychology and haven't the foggiest what to do with it! I wish I did. Agree real money, the kind you can spend would be great!

Swedes · 13/04/2009 22:14

A job researching the phenomenon of windsurfing pipers on the Hebridean island of Tiree? You would also be in charge of the island's heritage centre one day a week in the summer months. Experience with European funding (Highlands and Islands Scotland Structural Funds Programmes 2007-2013) a must.

What about a post-grad counselling qualification?

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 22:17

Shit, dyou know I really think I could do mangering well?

I know for a FACT that I would be really happy in an 'inhuman resource department'.

Brill - thanks my dears just taking it all in now.

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Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:19

Well, proofreading for St Andrews' social anth. careers page clearly vacant...

Swedes · 13/04/2009 22:21

With counselling, perhaps you could specialise in one of your interests - pornography addiction or women whose partners are porn-addicted or the sex trade/prostitution? And then use that specialism to write so that you have a creative outlet too.

You could be the silly old boot type they interview on Newsnight the next time a member of either house is caught with his Lederhosen down.

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 22:28

That's a blimmin good thought, Swedes, the counselling thing.

Tiree Windsurfing pipers: "Experience with European funding (Highlands and Islands Scotland Structural Funds Programmes 2007-2013) a must."

Well that's fucked then. Mine is 2004-2010.

I'm avoiding clicking on Habb's link . It might crush me...

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Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:30

The LSE one? - no, do - it's really interesting.

Swedes · 13/04/2009 22:32

Post grad Counselling course providers

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 22:33

The roster of LSE sociology postgrads is superb..

apart from this guy:

Company: ConvaTec Bristol-Myers Squibb

Position: Medical Device Representative

I can barely ..

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Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:34

He represents medical devices too shy to represent themselves.

FFS - where's your compassion? Reserved for humans, huh?

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 22:35

Actually Habbs, it really IS v interesting that LSE one. That is for MA's right?

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Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:37

Hmm - just postgrads, it says. But the bulk of them will be MAs - bound to be - always loads more of them than PhDs. It's a cool list, isn't it? Quite inspiring.

Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:38

Here are their PG courses

Swedes · 13/04/2009 22:39

It's not so easy to go off to Beijing to become a trainee journalist for Reuters when you have two children expecting alphabetti spaghetti on toast at half past six.

Habbibu · 13/04/2009 22:40

Mmm. Lots of those want social science first degree. You'd have to contact and try to play the experience card.

Boco · 13/04/2009 22:41

My degree was in social anthropology and still no idea what to do with it.

Swedes · 13/04/2009 22:41

It would be more interesting if they told us how old these postgrad students were. It would be interesting to see the list for women over 40 with children.

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onebatmother · 13/04/2009 22:43

MintChocAddict that link is brilliant: thank you. Gives you a what-people-go-on-to-do option.

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